NILDS Strengthens Procurement Planning for Greater Accountability
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has strengthened its procurement planning and accountability framework with the inauguration of an 11-member Procurement Planning Committee. The committee will help the institute identify and prioritise procurement needs, align them with approved programmes and budgets, and promote compliance with public procurement laws. The […]
Police Challenge VeryDarkMan Over Kidnapper Allegation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence backing his allegation that some police officers assist kidnappers by sharing information about travellers. The Force said the allegation was made during the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Port Harcourt. In a statement […]
Islamic scholars, political leaders endorse Tinubu for 2027
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Islamic scholars and political leaders under the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis-Sunnah (JIBWIS) have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came at a national symposium in Jos, Plateau State, where Deputy President of the Senate, Jibril Barau, joined other political leaders and […]
Sule Orders Probe Into Missing Items at Nasarawa Hospital
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has ordered an immediate investigation into reports that mattresses and fans donated to the Umaisha General Hospital, Toto Local Government Area, are missing. The governor gave the directive after a viral video showed the lawmaker representing Umaisha/Ugya Constituency, Sa’ad Abdullahi, questioning hospital staff over the whereabouts of […]
Umahi Orders Immediate Repairs on Benin–Asaba Expressway
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered immediate repairs on the Benin–Asaba Expressway to ease the hardship faced by motorists and host communities. Umahi gave the directive on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Edo State Government House. A statement issued on Thursday by the ministry’s Director […]
Germany records record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Germany has recorded an estimated 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer as severe heatwaves continue across Europe. The country’s public health institute, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), released the estimate on Thursday. People aged over 75 were the worst affected. About 9,600 heat-related deaths were recorded in one week in late June, when […]
WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new case
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country recorded no new case for 42 consecutive days. The declaration was made on Thursday following Uganda’s successful efforts to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread. According to the WHO, the country reached 42 days without a […]
Iran Struggles to Import Petrol Amid US Blockade
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Iran is struggling to import enough petrol to make up for a shortfall in domestic production amid a US naval blockade. Vice President Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah disclosed this on Wednesday, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency. Ghaempanah said domestic petrol production is insufficient, while the blockade has made imports difficult. The […]
NLC General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja Dies at 60
By Chinedu Echianu The General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Emmanuel Ugboaja, has died at the age of 60 after a prolonged illness. The NLC announced his death to members of its National Executive Council, currently meeting in Enugu State. NLC President Joe Ajaero reportedly read a letter from Ugboaja’s family informing the […]
NILDS DG Urges Interns to Deepen Democracy Knowledge
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Prof. Abubakar Suleiman has urged interns of the institute to deepen their understanding of democracy, governance and legislative processes as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions. The DG gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja during a lecture […]